"Every time we test our abilities and embrace the support around us, we develop confidence." On today's wise walk, we take a deeper dive into who and what boosts our confidence.
We start today with three very thought-provoking questions to determine which people and activities in your life boost your confidence, what the reactions are around you when you try something new, who in your life supports you and gives you strength, and what makes you feel stronger and more confident and allows you to get past your limiting beliefs.
When we are looking to build confidence in an area, we need to pay attention to the people that energize us and boost our confidence to do things outside of our comfort zone. When a baby takes a big fall, they look to you for a reaction so they can decide whether to cry or get up and try again. How you react can impact their self-belief and confidence and forever change their ability to get back up again.
Listen, Striders; this part is very important! If you fall in front of someone that screams and panics instead of encouraging you to get back up again, do not let their energy shake your confidence or prevent you from trying again. While falling is hard, getting back up again is a really good feeling.
Confidence is so important in our lives; it roots us to believe in ourselves and take chances. So, embrace your childlike intuition to evaluate the people and the activities that build your confidence, strength, and muscle memory. You will not know what's possible for you until you try; you might surprise yourself most of all.
In this episode:
[00:06] Welcome to the show!
[01:24] What people and activities in your life boost your confidence and self-belief?
[01:27] When you try to do something difficult or new, do you notice the reactions around you?
[01:48] Who are the people in your life that support you, encourage you, and give you that strength that you need?
[02:10] What activities make you feel stronger and more confident to push past your limiting beliefs and get through the struggle?
[04:39] I sometimes evaluate my choices by what I will regret more.
[04:50] Not trying Chain Stretcher wasn't an option for me; it was something I had to do.
[07:31] My childlike intuition of doing what I could at each section allowed me to cross the finish line.
[09:33] Where in your life have you felt scared to try something new, but someone's voice or presence encouraged you to do it?
[ 09:46] Who are the people in your life that cheer you on and build you up?
[09:55] When you experience difficult terrain, do you see how each step gets you closer to your destination?
[11:42] We can learn a lot from the baby analogy we used in the last episode.
[13:32] Who is in your corner constantly cheering you on?
[14:37] If a baby becomes too scared to try, walking will not be possible.
[16:25] No one intentionally means to be negative, but you need to protect yourself.
[17:13] I am so grateful for the positive people in my life.
[19:11] We are wired to pay attention to people's reactions.
[20:25] Thank you, fellow striders, for listening!
Memorable Quotes:
“If I felt afraid or was doubting my abilities on any level, I almost challenged myself to do it scared.” “I sometimes evaluate my choices by what I will regret more.” “We are all affected by the energy around us.” “When it comes to supporting kids, we are really good at allowing for struggle, because it’s part of the self-belief and confidence building process.” “If a baby becomes too scared to try, then walking won’t be possible.” “The missteps are part of gaining confidence to move forward in life.” “How people respond can either positively influence the confidence we have or will negatively affect us.” “When I fall and take a misstep, the discomfort will pass.” “You will not know what’s possible for you until you try.”
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